While singing lessons are on hold in Scotland and any communal singing is banned to prevent any spread of the coronavirus, we're delighted to be launching Zoomtunes, a new virtual singing class for 6 to 8-year-olds, led by the school’s expert vocal coach, Libby Crabtree. Zoomtunes is being launched in partnership with the Choir of St Mary's Cathedral.
Free to everyone who registers, Zoomtunes will run every Friday afternoon from 2pm to 2.30pm with Libby leading the virtual ensemble of young voices through a range of songs from folk, musical theatre and pop.
The 30 minute sessions will start with some vocal warm ups and games to get the voice going and help the children master good techniques. Words will be onscreen and with the mics on mute, every child can sing out with confidence.
Libby is is a recording artist and freelance musician and has 20-years’ experience as both a teacher and performer on London’s West End and concert stages around the world.
She said:
“Singing with others on Zoom is surprisingly, wonderfully communal. A bit like everyone getting around the piano. And the benefits are huge. It really lifts the spirits, and everyone looks forward to the next session. Even those who are nervous to start with find moments of brightness through the online sessions.”
“I want to be the Joe Wicks of singing! I would love to see loads of children experiencing the joy of singing and with Zoomtunes, in just 30 minutes, we’re going to be doing the kind of tunes that everyone can be singing around the house or humming to themselves for days afterwards!”
Dr Kenneth Taylor, Headteacher at St Mary’s Music School added:
“Singing is such a positive activity for adults and children. It can have a hugely positive impact on wellbeing. Over the past few months, the school has worked hard to establish the right digital platforms and the best approaches to virtual teaching. Zoomtunes is a way of sharing that experience with as wide an audience as possible.”
Zoomtunes is the latest online music class offered by St Mary’s Music School. There are other opportunities for instrumentalists of all ages and stages too.
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